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Holding Absence to support We Are The Ocean!

Following the news that Cardiff melodic post-hardcore group Holding Absence have signed to Sharptone Records, they have also been announced to support Brit sweethearts We Are The Ocean on their final tour (booo!!!!!!)! Holding Absence‘s frontman Lucas Woodland says of the announcement; “We’re absolutely honoured to be heading out with WATO next month and sharing […]

Fort Fest 2017 announces first new wave of bands!

After the sucessful inaugural festival in 2016, Fort Fest is set to return bigger and better than before! Set to take place on August 4-6 at Scald End Farm, Thurleigh in Bedfordshire, organisers have announced the first wave of bands for this years line-up! Fort Hope; Skarlett Riot; Our Hollow, Our Home; Grumble Bee; The […]

A Love Letter To The Vaccines.

It’s February, the month of love, and here at Alt Corner we want to express our love to our favourite bands. This time it’s the turn of Chandni telling us why she loves The Vaccines. Dear The Vaccines, You guys are my favourite band, and have been since early 2011 when I heard ‘Wreckin Bar’ for the […]

Anti-Valentines Playlist

It’s nearly the day of romance and time for your social media to be full of loved up couples posting pictures on Instagram and checking in at romantic locations on Facebook. If that isn’t quite your thing, then why not check out some of these tracks a give a big middle finger to love. My […]

Empty Lungs announce new EP, tour and record label!

Empty Lungs are going going to need full lungs for all the news they’ve announced! The Irish punk rock/indie/powerpop blended trio have announced that they have signed to Hidden Pony Records. This has made them the first European act to sign to the Canadian label! They have also announced that their debut EP on the […]

K.Flay announces new album Every Where Is Some Where

Hip Hop, Electro Rock singer songwriter K. Flay has announced details of her new album, Every Where Is Some Where, to be released this April. Speaking on the album, K.Flay has explained what it was that provided the inspiration and meaning behind the tracks, “as human beings living on earth right now, we find ourselves […]

2000 Trees announce first wave of bands!

Well as you all know it’s that time of the year when all the festivals are announcing their incredible lineups! Today Cheltenham’s 2000 Trees festival has announced the first wave of bands! The first announcement sees Slaves headline the Saturday! The band’s Issac says; “Really chuffed to be headlining 2000trees Festival, it’s an honour. It’s […]

The Fratellis – 10 years of Costello Music – O2 Forum Kentish Town

It’s been (a little over) 10 years since the release of one of the most influential albums of the 2000’s: Costello Music by The Fratellis. This would be the first time they play the entirety of the album live. If you haven’t heard the album, go and listen to it while you read this. You […]

Courage My Love – Synesthesia

Courage My Love are a three-piece band from Kitchener, Ontario, who are making a place for themselves in the music scene. The band consists of twins Mercedes Arn-Horn and Phoenix Arn-Horn and Brandon Lockwood. They released their debut album Synesthesia on February 3rd. The cover art is certainly intriguing with a bit of mystery. Two […]

The Final Clause of Tacitus want you to Give Them Blood!

As the release date for their debut EP At Peace in Chaos draws near (Fenruary 24, 2017 if you’d forgotten), rap/funk metallers The Final Clause Of Tacitus want you to give them blood! They don’t ask for much do they? The lead single from the EP Give Them Blood has been released and you can […]

A Will Away are Here Again!

A Will Away have announced their new album Here Again is set for release via Triple Crown Records on March 3, 2017! The US quartet are celebrating the announcement with the release of the title track! Vocalist/guitarist Matt Carlson says; “Here Again, much like its companion piece Bliss: Finding Comfort in the Pointlessness of Life; is […]

Righteous Vendetta are Cursed

After two long years metalcore rockers Righteous Vendetta are back with the new album Cursed, released next month. “After two years of writing and recording we are beyond excited to finally release this album with Century Media. For anyone that follows us, they know this has been a long process. But patience has paid off, […]

Bear premiere roaring new single Masks

Math metal rockers Bear have revealed their latest single and video, Masks, ahead of their new album released this April. Fans of The Dillinger Escape Plan and Meshuggah will want to get on board with the Belgian band who have managed to slick style that they have nailed down across the two albums they have […]

Lower Than Atlantis – Safe In Sound

Lower Than Atlantis have some great feats in their name, dominating the scene here in the UK. With a decade of writing together, bashing out 4 full albums in the course of 4 years, this 3 year gap may be just what the guys needed to give the fans something worth waiting for. So here […]

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